Welding Supervisor (Bay Lead)

Key Responsibilities: Ensure that all safety and health guidelines and rules are enforced and practiced by employees. Oversee the production process, assigning tasks to workstations and personnel, coordinate schedules and material flow to meet production deadlines. Maintain required logs and documentation. Facilitate effective communication between employees and shop management, and collaborate with other departments including shipping, maintenance, safety, and human resources. Supervise, train, and mentor fitters and welders. Review the performance of subordinates, know their skill levels, and provide leadership and development to improve the capabilities the individual and team as a whole. Work with human resources to investigate, document, and provide coaching and discipline for violations of SME's policies and procedures. Pay particular attention to violations of all SME safety requirements. Ensure a clean and safe work environment, and that prescribed line and lifting device preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner. QualificationsRequired: High School diploma, GED or equivalent. 3 or more years of fitter/welder experience with strong technical welding skills including Flux-Cored (FCAW), Metal-Cored (MCAW), Gas-Shielded Metal Cored (GMAW-C) Welding processes. Able to read blueprints and welding symbols, and use basic math. Able to physically perform task requirements including lifting 65 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work extended hours. Demonstrated ability to supervise employees and production processes, provide mentorship and technical support to fitters and welders. Able to create accountability and lead by example, consistently meeting expectations for safety, punctuality and attendance, professionalism, quality, and productivity. Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities. Must be able to set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet project requirements.

Preferred: AWS Certified Welder or other welding certifications